[DM-MUG] Fwd: Augb Digest, Vol 5, Issue 12 - note discounts below

[Victoria L. Herring]

>
>    1. Apple User Group Bulletin - December 16, 2008
>       (Apple User Group Relations)
>
>
>CONTENTS
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>Community News - Leaders
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>1] - Apple Sales and Training: The End of the Year is Near
>2] - Resources for User Group Presentations and Newsletters Blog
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>Apple User Group Bulletin - Members
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>Community News - Members
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>1] - Macworld 2009: Apple User Group Reception
>2] - Macworld 2009: Eighth Annual MWSF FCPUG SuperMeet
>3] - Macworld 2009: Find all Events in One Place
>4] - Macworld 2009: New Virtual Brochure
>5] - Silicon Mountain: SMMUG's Unusual Idea for a Meeting
>6] - Fun Facts: The Macintosh Guild and AUSOM
>7] - Milestones
>
>Special Offers
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>1] - MacPadd mouse padd: 15 Percent Off
>2] - Delmar Learning Publication: 25 Percent Discount
>3] - Elgato Products: 40 Percent Off
>4] - "Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual" and O'Reilly at Macworld 2009
>5] - The MUG Store: Great Prices, Great Incentives
>6] - That's Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market,
>      Resource Blog & Vendor Discount Offers
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>
>COMMUNITY NEWS - LEADERS
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>1] - Apple Sales and Training: The End of the Year is Near
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>
>Ambassadors, Apple Sales and Training Online (ASTO) will close out its
>2008 program period on Friday, December 19, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific. Have
>you made Apple Product Professional yet?
>
>Apple Sales Training Online
>https://salestraining.apple.com/
>_____________________________________________________________________
>
>2] - Resources for User Group Presentations and Newsletters Blog
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>
>Has your group ever needed a ready-made presentation for meetings or a
>reliable review to fill out your newsletter content? Check out the
>Resources for User Group Presentations and Newsletters blog. You'll find
>links to presentations and in-depth reviews, all offered by user groups
>for other user groups to use. Got a review or preso you'd like to share?
>You can do that here too.
>
>http://ugab.typepad.com/ugresources/
>
>(Thanks to blogmaster George Kopp and members of the UGAB and UGRL
>teams.)
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>Apple User Group Bulletin - December 16, 2008
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>COMMUNITY NEWS - MEMBERS
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>1] - Macworld 2009: Apple User Group Reception
>.......................
>
>Ready for some fun? Joining user group members at the Apple User Group
>Reception on January 5 are luminaries like Chris Breen, Adam and Tonya
>Engst, Dennis Sellers, Jason Snell, Jim Dalrymple, Bob LeVitus and more.
>Add in raffle prizes and the Apple User Group reception will be a great
>place to start the week of Macworld Expo. Each registrant must be a user
>group member to use the discount code and URL.
>
>Register today!
>Password UG09
>
>Check it out.
>http://tinyurl.com/66xvd6
>
>Keep track of user group happenings.
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/mw09.html
>
>Online registration ends on December 24, 2008.
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>2] - Macworld 2009: The Eighth Annual MWSF FCPUG SuperMeet
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>One of the most important Macworld events for video professionals is the
>Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet. On January 7, the eighth annual
>SuperMeet will be held at the Robertson Auditorium. Great speakers, show
>and tell, and a wonderful raffle are on offer, as well as a chance to
>network with others in the field.
>
>Learn more.
>http://sfsupermeet09.eventbrite.com/
>
>The Final Cut Pro User Group Network
>http://fcpugnetwork.org/
>
>SF Cutters
>http://www.sfcutters.org/
>
>Boston Final Cut Pro User Group
>http://www.bosfcpug.org/
>
>Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group
>http://www.chifcpug.org/
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>3] - Macworld 2009: Find all Events in One Place
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>
>Wondering what to do at Macworld? The venerable Hess Macworld Events
>List is once again being compiled by long-time user group member Ilene
>Hoffman. Please submit events as soon as they're confirmed. Advertisers
>are also being sought. The list offers a nice discount for shareware
>author sponsors too.
>
>You'll be in the know.
>http://www.ilenesmachine.com/partylist.shtml
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>4] - Macworld 2009: New Virtual Brochure
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>
>Planning to be in San Francisco for Macworld 2009? IDG has put together
>a virtual brochure with information about exhibitors, conference tracks
>and more.
>
>Have a look at the new Macworld virtual brochure.
>http://tinyurl.com/5vkyag
>_____________________________________________________________________
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>5] - Silicon Mountain: SMMUG's Unusual Idea for a Meeting
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>A pressing topic in computer circles is how to recognize and avoid
>identity theft. The Silicon Mountain Macintosh User Group (SMMUG) has
>invited representatives from the Colorado Springs Police Department to
>their January 8 meeting for a presentation on identity theft prevention.
>Why not contact your local police department and see if they can offer a
>similar presentation for your group?
>
>See what SMMUG has planned.
>http://www.smmug.org/
>_____________________________________________________________________
>
>6] - Fun Facts: The Macintosh Guild and AUSOM
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>
>Starting in 1997 with just a handful of Mac loving Lockheed engineers,
>the Mac Guild hit the 500 member mark recently and is now at 543 active
>members strong. Congratulations to long-time Editor-in-Chief Bill
>Catambay and members.
>
>See what the Guild has on tap.
>http://macguild.org/
>
>***
>
>On December 6 the Apple User's Society of Melbourne (AUSOM - pronounced
>awesome) held their annual big-item raffle and Chris McQuillen was the
>winner of a 2.4 Ghz MacBook Pro. He runs the group's Digital Video SIG,
>so the prize will be put to good use.
>
>Now that's awesome.
>http://www.ausom.net.au/
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>7] - Milestones
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>This month's column includes a group who first met in 1980. Happy
>anniversary to a worldwide list of some of our oldest groups. Want to
>see your group listed? Send an email with date and year to
>ugbeditor at mac.com.
>
>1980  Laguna Woods Village Macintosh Users Group (CA)
>http://www.lwmug.org
>
>(Greetings to Presidents Charles Clark and members.)
>
>1985  Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, NY
>http://www.mugone.com
>
>(Congratulations to Apple User Group Advisory Board
>member Elsa Travisano and the members of MUG ONE.)
>
>1985  Tallahassee, Florida Apple User Group
>www.tapple.org
>
>(Thanks to 23-year member and President Bob O'Lary for this great tip.)
>
>1985  Madison Macintosh Users Group
>http://web.mac.com/madmacintosh
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>1987  Tucson Macintosh Users Group
>http://tmug.com
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>1989  Christian Macintosh Users Group
>http://www.cmug.org/index.html
>
>1991  fiMUG - Finnish Macintosh User Group
>http://www.fimug.fi/
>
>(Congrats to officer Mirko Nieminen and the members of FiMUG)
>
>1996  Woodward Macintosh Users Group
>http://web.mac.com/woodwardmug/
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>1998  MacFreak Interactive
>http://www.macfreak.org/
>
>2001  Boston Final Cut Pro User Group
>http://www.bosfcpug.org
>
>2001  Hellenic Macintosh User Group
>http://www.helmug.gr
>
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>SPECIAL OFFERS - Apple User Group Bulletin - December 16, 2008
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>
>These User Group discounts are brought to you by the Apple User Group
>Advisory Board (special thanks to board member Tom Piper).
>
>These offers may be distributed in your print newsletter, sent to your
>member mailing list, posted to a password-protected section of your
>group website and/or posted to a bulletin board that is restricted to
>your members. If your newsletter or website is not password protected,
>just omit the passwords and list this public URL:
>
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html
>
>Not a member? Join an Apple user group today to take advantage of these
>special offers.
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>
>1] - MacPadd mouse padd: 15 Percent Off
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>
>MacPadd is a high-end mouse pad made of solid aluminum to provide
>superior mouse-to-screen tracking performance. Outstanding features of
>MacPadd include an antibacterial surface and reduced wrist fatigue with
>its ultra-smooth surface. MacPadd has an elegant luster to compliment
>the iMac and MacBook Pro, is extremely durable, acts as a shield in your
>laptop bag during travel, offers a reduced carbon footprint and
>recyclable construction, improved user/computer interface, industrial
>strength, easy to clean materials and a great price. Everyone will
>admire your great taste in computer accessories.
>
>Apple user group members are being offered a limited-time price of
>$19.99 (US) on MacPadd, which is regularly priced at $24.99 (US).
>
>Coupon Code:
>MUGPADD
>
>Compliment your mouse.
>http://www.macpadd.com
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through March 31, 2009.
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>
>2] - Delmar Learning Publication: 25 Percent Discount
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>
>"Digital Video Essentials: Apple Final Cut Pro 6" offers a concise,
>step-by-step guide to video editing. Relevant to both novice and
>professional, this comprehensive resource covers the important
>features that editors need to get the job done quickly. Rysinger uses
>a straight-forward approach and full-color visuals to guide editors
>through the software's features. This book also features Noise
>Industries' FxFactory Pro and includes a DVD packed with valuable
>features.
>
>With a regular price of $46.95 (US), this exclusive user group price
>is $35.21 (US). For international orders, call 800-354-9706.
>
>Promotional Code:
>MGCOO118
>
>Learn more.
>http://www.delmarlearning.com
>
>Buy today.
>http://tinyurl.com/578o2h
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through March 31, 2009.
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>3] - Elgato Products: 40 Percent Off
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>
>Elgato has a variety of cutting-edge video products including the
>eyeTV 250 plus, eyeTV hybrid (2007 and 2008 editions), elgato Turbo.
>264 and EyeTV 3 Full Version available for a special holiday offer.
>
>For a limited time, Elgato is offering very special pricing on its
>products to Apple user group members, which is the same as Apple
>employees. The offer is for a maximum of one per product.  The
>products are not-for-resale (NFR) and are marked as such on the
>product/packaging.
>
>Speed up your video life:
>http://www.elgato.com/appleemployees
>
>This U.S./Canada-only offer valid until December 31, 2008.
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>
>4] - "Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual" and O'Reilly at Macworld 2009
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>
>"Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual" by Lesa Snider King is now available
>for pre-order. Packed with 896 pages of tips, tricks, and lots of
>practical advice, this new Missing Manual teaches you everything you
>need to know to edit photos and create beautiful documents in Photoshop
>-- whether you're a beginner or a power user ready to try some advanced
>techniques.
>
>This user group member price is $29.99 (US), compared to the regular
>price of $49.99 (US).
>
>Online Code:
>PCS44
>
>Learn about the latest in CS4:
>http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596522964/?CMP=ILC-MMh0me
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through March 31, 2009.
>
>**
>
>Join O'Reilly at Macworld, January 5-9 in San Francisco. Don't miss this
>chance to see your favorite O'Reilly authors and find our about their
>newest books, news and other offerings at O'Reilly's booth (#2210).
>Presentations throughout the show include David Pogue, Deke McClelland,
>Lesa Snider King, Derrick Story, J.D. Biersdorfer, Mikkel Aaland, Nancy
>Duarte, David Sawyer McFarland and Chris Grover.
>
>See the complete schedule online.
>http://oreilly.com/go/mw2009
>
>(Thanks to Marsee Henon for this information.)
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>5] - The MUG Store: Great Prices, Great Incentives
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>
>At the MUG store, you can check out specials, blowouts, new Macs and
>special value Macs. Each category contains lists of products with prices
>set exclusively for user group members. Plus, you get points for your
>group every time one of your members buys! Better yet, there is no ID or
>password needed.
>
>Shop the MUG Store.
>http://www.applemugstore.com
>
>This U.S.-only offer is ongoing.
>____________________________________________________________________
>
>6] - That's Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market,
>      Resource Blog & Vendor Discount Offers
>........................
>
>Looking for information on a past offer? Tom Piper of the Apple User
>Group Advisory Board publishes a single page with all current offers,
>expiration dates and codes. Watch for intermittent special offers.
>
>Password after November 15, 2008:
>offers
>
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm
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>
>Be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report podcast. The
>AUG Market Report and Resource blog are great sources for information
>about Apple user groups, vendor discounts, special events, interesting
>reviews, stimulating training and more.
>
>Apple User Group Market Report podcast:
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/resources.html
>
>For public information about vendor offers and more visit:
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html
>_____________________________________________________________________
>
>Copyright 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple permits
>reproduction of the contents of Apple User Group Bulletin for publicity
>and promotional purposes. Please include a link to
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/ if you use any of this information for
>publicity or promotional purposes.

-- 
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